The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for several permanent and contract-based vacancies across various divisions, including Agro-Food Chains, Finance, and Compliance. If you are passionate about agriculture, economics, or financial management within the public sector, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s agro-economy.
Vacancy Overview
Employer:
National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
Closing Dates:
- Financial Administrator: 13 June 2025
- Senior Forensic Investigator: 13 June 2025
- Temporary Junior Materials Technician (x4): 13 June 2025
- Management Accountant: 11 June 2025
- Senior Economist – Agro-Food Chains: 11 June 2025
- Economist – Agro-Food Chains: 11 June 2025
Location:
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa (unless otherwise stated)
Financial Administrator
Type: 5-Year Contract
Reference: HRREC005/25
Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Financial Management/Accounting (Bachelor’s degree advantageous)
- 2+ years’ experience in finance
- Knowledge of PFMA, GRAP, Pastel Evolution
Duties:
- Process and reconcile invoices and payroll claims
- Manage creditors, petty cash, advances
- Maintain accurate records and support audits
Apply: Email CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za (Subject: Financial Administrator)
Management Accountant
Type: Permanent
Reference: HRREC004/25
Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Financial Accounting (CIMA/ACCA/CA(SA) preferred)
- 4–5 years’ experience, preferably in the public sector
- Proficient in Sage Evolution, VIP Payroll, GRAP
Duties:
- Budgeting, cash flow forecasting, asset management
- Monthly/quarterly reports to DALRRD & Treasury
- Compliance with PFMA, Treasury regs, audit support
Apply: Email CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za (Subject: Management Accountant)
Senior Economist – Agro-Food Chains
Type: Permanent
Reference: HRREC003/25
Reporting To: Manager: Agro-Food Chains
Requirements:
- Master’s in Agricultural Economics (PhD advantageous)
- 3+ years’ sector experience
- Proficiency in STATA, SPSS, GAMS, GEMPACK
Duties:
- Lead agro-food value chain research
- Manage stakeholders and publish reports
- Support AAMP implementation and sector planning
Apply: Email CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za (Subject: Senior Economist-AgroFood Chains)
Economist – Agro-Food Chains
Type: Permanent
Reference: HRREC002/25
Reporting To: Manager: Agro-Food Chains
Requirements:
- 4-year Bachelor’s or Honours + 3-year agriculture degree
- 1+ year experience, publication co-authorship
- Proficient in economic analysis software (STATA, SPSS, etc.)
Duties:
- Conduct research on market access and agro-sector trends
- Assist in developing strategic and annual performance plans
- Engage stakeholders and disseminate findings
2Apply: Email CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za (Subject: Economist-AgroFood Chains)
Temporary Junior Materials Technician (x4)
Type: 6-Month Contract
Reporting To: Laboratory Manager
Location: Eric Molobi, Soshanguve
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Built Environment or Geotechnical Engineering
- 2+ years’ lab testing experience
- Knowledge of SANS, ISO 17025, SANAS
Duties:
- Collect site samples, run lab tests
- Draft reports, maintain equipment
- Ensure compliance and support research
📧 Apply: Email CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za (Subject: Temporary Junior Materials Technician)
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🔹 Temporary Senior Forensic Investigator
Type: 12-Month Contract
Reporting To: Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
Location: Sunninghill
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Forensics, Risk, Commerce
- 5+ years’ experience
- Certified Fraud Examiner or Forensic Practitioner
Duties:
- Lead forensic audits and fraud investigations
- Liaise with SAPS, Hawks, and internal stakeholders
- Manage fraud reporting and prevention strategy
Apply: Email CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za (Subject: Temporary Senior Forensic Investigator)
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